E-Rate #270002130

TUSD Category 6 cabling and installation for outdoor access points at 26 sites

Tucson Unified School District’s Technology Services seeks Category 6 network cabling, related components, and installation for outdoor access points at 26 district sites. - Buyer: Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), Technology Services. - Scope: A two-year project across E-Rate Funding Years 2027 and 2028, with work planned at approximately half the sites each year; up to two additional one-year extensions may be used to complete the project. - Quantities: 161 Cat 6 drops, an estimated 53,130 feet of Cat 6 plenum cable, and 16,100 estimated related components. The FCC Form 470 also lists 26 units of cabling and 26 units of antennas, connectors, and related components; the later project materials provide the more detailed quantities above. - Materials: Green Cat 6 UTP cable, orange QuickPort-compatible Cat 6 jacks, ivory surface-mount boxes, and gray outdoor single-gang weatherproof boxes. No part numbers or manufacturer preference are specified. - Services and requirements: Install and initially configure the cabling and components, with drop testing and labeling. Vendors must describe cable pathways and itemize related components; TUSD will provide a patch panel if needed. The project supports outdoor wireless access points at 26 sites. - E-Rate-related vendor requirements include providing a SPIN, FCC Registration Number, green-light evidence, and warranty details. Eligible and non-eligible pricing is requested. - OEMs and supplying vendors: No product manufacturer or supplier is named; the solicitation states no manufacturer preference.

Description

Tucson Unified School District is requesting Category 2 internal connections cabling, with a listed quantity of 53,130 feet. The FCC Form 470 references RFP 27-029-TUSD1 and directs prospective bidders to the attached RFP documents and the district procurement portal for further details and response instructions. State and district requirements, rules, and restrictions are outlined in the RFP. The response deadline is November 25, 2026.

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